So came down to San Diego to celebrate my brother birthday and we decided to take a whiskey class…read morewith our ladies. So we found that Prohibition offers a whiskey class where you can make drinks yourself. Met the owner Ryan who is the owner of Prohibition Whiskey and he told us the story about how he started the business and we connected because he was from Oakland. From that moment it was on and poppin. The vibes of the class was great and conversations along with the drinks were flowing. We ended the night by making an espresso martini made with whiskey and it was amazing. Plus it was dope that I got to make the drink myself. Can't wait to come back to San Diego to patron this establishment

I went to Prohibition when I was attending a conference at the Convention Center, so I think my…read moreexperience is a little different. A sponsor had rented out the whole place and all drinks were comped with food being passed around. We had cuban sandwiches and empanadas, which I think were all from the Havana restaurant upstairs. Food was great! Drinks were good, but the menu was so confusing to me. I didn't really like how they categorized them. Sometimes I feel like just being straightforward is better. Too cute with trying to do the prohibition/speakeasy menu. It did take a while to get drinks when it was packed. Understandable. But I had a few that were good, the boats and hoes, and keffir lime tequila drink were great. I would say that the bathroom had a bit of a stink to it...not sure what it was but smelled just like coming up from the pipes. May just be a basement issue. Overall, good experience. It didn't feel super special but just like any other speakeasy. I like False Idol better in terms of overall vibe.

The Most Fun Girls' Trip Ever!…read more My mom has been trying to get me to go to The Shout! House for years, always telling me how it was one of the most fun nights she'd ever had. She went with a dear friend of hers who has since passed away from cancer, and they had one of those unforgettable nights filled with singing, laughing, and enjoying the music together. After hearing about it for so long, I knew we had to make it happen! For Mother's Day this past year, we decided to take a girls' trip to San Diego with my mom, my 26-year-old daughter, and me. We met up in San Diego and ended up spending TWO nights in a row at The Shout! House, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! It was every bit as fun as my mom remembered, and I loved every second of it. We requested songs, sang along, laughed until we couldn't anymore, and literally opened and closed the place! The talent these performers have is phenomenal. They are all incredibly talented, entertaining, and so good at what they do. The energy and vibe in there are amazing. It's upbeat, fun, and the kind of place where you can't help but have a good time. The servers were also great, making sure we had our drinks and food whenever we needed them. One of the funniest moments was when the guy in my last picture called my mom up on stage for one of her song requests and ended up serenading her and singing about her! It was absolutely hilarious, and we were all laughing so hard. It was one of those unexpected moments that made the whole night even more special, and I will never forget it! I have to say, this was one of the funniest and most memorable times I've ever had with my mom and daughter. Getting to share something that meant so much to my mom and create our own memories together made it even more special. If you're visiting San Diego and looking for something fun and different to do, GO HERE! Whether you love music, singing, or just having a great night out, you won't regret it. We will absolutely be back!

I was here with a group for a convention on a Tuesday night and it was still decently busy. There…read morewas a great crowd for the dueling pianos and lots of people out celebrating birthdays. This was my first time at the venue but had a really great time. The waitress (and clearly bartender) was on top of their stuff and we got drinks super quickly. The pianists (if you can call them that since they also played guitar and drums) were super fun and lively. They had a ton of fun props to make singing and celebrating such fun. There were 3 musicians that rotated throughout the evening while I was there and all were great.

This place is really a nice space and perfect for an intimate concert experience. I really enjoyed…read moremy experience here, and this place will live on forever in my memory as I got to see my favorite band perform here. I will say, I read in previous reviews that the sound seems off. I will admit I feel like I felt the same way, however I would be willing to bet that this was more of an issue of the band's sound techs rather than an issue of the venue's acoustics. To anyone reading this, go to a show here in confidence.

First time here and they definitely did impress…read more Staff was friendly and quick to make drinks and get people through the line. Security was nice and friendly even when I was in the wrong spot. The venue itself is more intimate, which I enjoyed, but they still had some seating they had private spots and even some reserve reserved or VIP tables which I really liked and I think I would get next time I came here. If you have a band that you enjoy, this is definitely a good venue if they're playing out to go check them out. Easy to get to via Lyft. And in a nice location in the downtown area.

Came here for the music and Slow Magic did not disappoint…read more The space is great for dancing and also lounging in the backroom booths and pool table. There is a certain smell about the space. Staff at the bar and entrance security were friendly and helpful I'm not sure if there's food, but there's definitely a drink menu.

Came here for a show and loved the vibe!!…read more Very small stage, nice and intimate. The drinks were strong and decently priced! This was my first time here and the layout was a little confusing at first but once you make your way to the bar it's fine lol. Outdoor-ish area with seats if you need air but don't want to leave. Fun vibe, I'd definitely come back!

I had a great time at the House of Blues in San Diego. I met some really nice and friendly people,…read moreand the ambiance was super chill. I made sure to keep parking and the whole arrival process as smooth as possible. I absolutely loved the calming atmosphere! It was funny sitting in seat number 111--definitely a unique touch. Great show.

Came here to watch The Cab and really enjoyed it! The space is a bit dated and you can tell it's on…read morethe older side but the sound and the intimate feel was really good. They have a lower and an upper floor with the upper stage reserved for VIP. The main floor is not huge but at least for our concert it didn't feel too packed.

Rady Shell is gorgeous and what a treat to practice free yoga here…read more I came last weekend for a free yoga session sponsored by Fit and wow what a beautiful location! Upper lawn is where yoga was held. The instruction was a bit weird and I had trouble following the instructions. This is also from someone who has practiced yoga for over 20+ years. Instructor was also telling some unsavory jokes, which didn't work with me. But, I am not complaining as it was free yoga. The location itself was worth it. I got some closeby free parking, which probably wouldn't have happened if it weren't for someone working the event that allowed us to park in a lot closeby, no fee at all. I'd consider coming by again for yoga but definitely would come back for a live performance as the venue is gorgeous!

Such a beautiful venue to worship under the stars! Jesus is King!…read more We recently came here to watch my favorite Christian Artist and immediately fell in love with the venue. We were blessed enough to have front row seats and had the perfect view and it being a small venue it made the experience much more personal. There was lots of food and drink options and priced fairly too. Even though the concert was sold out the lines were quick and it never felt too crowded. Parking was $35-$45 but we were fortunate enough to find metered parking at $6 for 3 hours and was only a few feet away from the front entrance. I had never heard of this venue before but I would definitely return again. All Glory to God.

Stopped in on a Sunday evening and it was pretty busy. Despite the crowd, the service was…read moreexcellent. They've got a good mix of seating with indoor tables, bar seating, and an outdoor area. Big bonus: they hand out complimentary hot dogs, which is such a fun and unexpected touch. Oh, and their peanut butter shots are amazing! Overall, great service, lively crowd, and just an easy, fun place to hang out. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Great bar to bring friends to! Right in the heart of GL. Great selection, and friendly staff!read more

Love the atmosphere there. People are very nice, dancing and having fun. Service is quick, but I…read morewouldn't go there for food. Just dancing and drinking and the vibe. Live music is very good.

Very good mojitos! Alex said they would be the best mojitos we've ever had and he was not wrong!read more

I visited onyx for a friends graduation from UCSD as a celebration. I had a PHENOMENAL time here…read more My bar tender, by the name of Karina, made me feel so welcome! She provided excellent customer service and recommended many fun drinks! The candy shot was an easy drink to handle. If you have the chance, visit, as she's in the basement floor and always serves with a smile. Thank you for an amazing experience!

Extremely disappointing experience, $2,000 spent for unacceptable service…read more We came to Onyx Room in San Diego to celebrate a birthday with 20 friends and had a bottle service table reserved. We spent approximately $2,000, expecting a great experience, but the service was extremely disappointing. After our first set of bottles was delivered, our waitress barely checked on us. We were left without cups, chasers, or anyone attending to our table. About 1.5 hours later, the next set of bottles was finally brought out -- again, with no cups or chasers. We repeatedly had to chase down staff just to get the basic necessities for our table. The situation became so frustrating that my girlfriend and I eventually had to go into the private staff area to address the issue directly. The promoter eventually offered us two bottles of champagne to make up for the inconvenience, but by then there were only about 40 minutes left before closing, making the gesture far too late to meaningfully fix the experience. What made it even more frustrating was the automatic 20% gratuity added to our approximately $2,000 bill, despite the fact that we received very little table service and spent much of the night trying to get staff's attention. We understand that nightclubs get busy, but when you're spending this much money on bottle service, you should not have to repeatedly ask for cups, chasers, or basic service. If you're considering Onyx Room for a special occasion or planning to spend significant money on bottle service, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere in San Diego. I hope management reviews what happened and considers a meaningful partial refund or discount on what we spent, because two bottles of champagne with 40 minutes remaining did not adequately compensate for the experience.

I visited the Kettner Exchange over the weekend. The food was delicious! I had the spicy tuna…read morecrispy rice, pig mac bao, sichuan lamb noodles, spicy shrimp and Budino. They all slapped! The ambiance was dark and peaceful. The server was very kind and had great suggestions. 10/10 recommend.

I was very excited to try Kettner Exchange as this well-known restaurant has been a mainstay in…read moreLittle Italy for over a decade. My wife and I made a reservation for a Friday evening dinner and were seated immediately. It's a beautiful restaurant with tasteful decor and a pleasant warm oak color scheme and gentle lighting. Service was very good and attentive. I noticed there was a wide variety of patrons dining from young families with kids, to retired couples, to young couples. As with every elevated dining experience, my wife and I like to try a large number of dishes especially appetizers and curate these picks with the help of our server. We settled on: charred cabbage, pig Mac Bao, Caesar twinkies, duck meatball, crispy rice, and garlic noodles along with cocktails and a dessert. I thought the majority of the dishes were just okay (3/5) which was disappointing given the price point. The pig Mac Bao in particular which lauded as a crowd favorite at Kettner lacked flavor which was unfortunate given how aesthetic and creative the dish was. The charred cabbage had promising flavor but our cabbage was undercooked and crunchy and the sauce was not evenly distributed leaving some bites lacking flavor. My two favorite dishes were the Caesar Twinkies and the garlic noodles. I would certainly get the garlic noodles again, they were absolutely bursting with flavor. Overall, glad I was able to try this restaurant but I was left disappointed with the food given the price point.